Janet Webb

Hiring for Fit Consulting and Career Management.

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IS YOUR JOB POST ATTRACTING THE BEST CANDIDATES?

Many companies are frustrated about the quantity or quality of candidates that their job posts generate. Here are a few of the reasons why this happens:

· THE POSTING IS ALL ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION’S NEEDS…https://t.co/pKY6kgkW9z

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IF HIRING IS BROKEN, WHY HAVEN’T COMPANIES CHANGED THEIR SYSTEM OF HIRING? 
Here is my answer:

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From over 30 years of watching companies hire, this is one of the biggest hiring pitfalls I've seen!
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MY CONFESSSION ABOUT RECRUITING!

I like to think of myself as having insight and depth, but it wasn’t always that way!

Back in the 80’s when I started in search, I have to confess that when I assessed candidates, my main thought was “ Will my client li…https://t.co/LoOCYMmggN

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HAVING PROBLEMS HIRING THE BEST CANDIDATES?

The problem often starts with the sourcing process.

Typically, the starting point of a search is to concentrate on targeting candidates with the optimal mix of hard skills.

There’s nothing wrong with this, a…https://t.co/CPIEEF0gya

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BUT WHERE IS THE REAL PERSON?

This is a comment I heard from a business owner, let’s call him Max. He was asked by one of his VPs to give his opinion about a candidate’s resume which contained strings of long, seldom used, and complex words.

Tongue in…https://t.co/gwrK9DLVaW

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INTERROGATION OR INFORMATION EXCHANGE? WHICH INTERVIEW STYLE REVEALS PERSONALITY?

Even senior-level candidates feel some anxiety before interviews! Why? Because many interviews are conducted as if they were a CIA Interrogation!

You may be tempted to ask…https://t.co/W46myJlluh

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RICHARD BRANSON IS OVER 70 AND I JUST TURNED 70!
Why announce this?

Well, in a small way, to address ageism.

I noticed a post suggesting that older candidates leave off older and valuable experience from their resumes and take off education dates.

W…https://t.co/A0sOX55CLI

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FIVE WAYS TO PREVENT EMPLOYMENT OFFER TURNDOWNS

1. ENSURE A GREAT CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE.
When interviewers are consistently friendly, straightforward, organized, on-time and courteous it generates good will. And when interviewers demonstrate a genuine in…https://t.co/rrMYUjxEvO

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ARE YOU ABOUT THE HIRE THE WRONG FIT?

Organizations need procedures in place so that everyone involved in screening candidates apply the same criteria and discusses each candidate’s skills from a shared perspective. Typically, there is agreement about th…https://t.co/RoupvWvUd3

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IS HIGH TURNOVER INEVITABLE?

No, but a few things need to change!

The pandemic, and the associated shift in working conditions, has much to do with the rapid increase in employee turnover.

The scrambling to replace vacant roles has meant that outdat…https://t.co/NKqjR6Hg46

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WATCH FOR THIS PITFALL WHEN HIRING!

THE SCENARIO
You’ve lost a key member of your team. To ensure that your group doesn't burn out, you decide to hire a replacement. You want the new employee to hit the ground running, so you:

· Hire a candidate who fun…https://t.co/g7d4hCB4zR

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ARE COMPANIES KEEPING CANDIDATES IN THE DARK?

Most organizations have an interview process that is designed to assess the fit of potential hires, but candidates typically don’t have the same opportunity to assess the organization.

Candidates may have a…https://t.co/JSmgW4EI7Z

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BEFORE YOU HIRE!

I’m excited to announce that I’m offering a new service for small to mid-sized organizations to prevent hiring processes from going horribly wrong.

Having recently closed my Executive Search practice, I’m now consulting with small to…https://t.co/yZY4K1ko3O

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WHY YOUR JOB POST IS NOT ATTRACTING THE RIGHT CANDIDATES

IT’S NOT ACTUALLY A POSTING BUT A JOB DESCRIPTION!

When you use a job description as a post, many candidates inevitably can find some requirements that match their skills. They apply believing th…https://t.co/kb7NDPFu6d

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WHY IS HIRING THE RIGHT FIT SO TRICKY?
Here are Five Reasons to Consider:

1. A candidate can mesmerize you with charisma, confidence, and a gift of the gab so much so that you overlook the significance of other traits and behaviors

2. You can’t assume a…https://t.co/FTcPVo5VAL

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What are you doing now? This is a question I was asked recently. Along with many others, the pandemic was a time of change and reflection for me.

I decided to close my Executive Search business and am now working as a Hiring Consultant sharing my expert…https://t.co/d9JDveQ26y

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FAILING AT HIRING THE RIGHT FIT?

Many employers/hiring specialists use personality tests. These tests may shed some light on the personality of the candidate, but they CAN’T determine whether the individual is a FIT for a PARTICULAR ROLE in your organiza…https://t.co/TV4mdfpO4v

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HOW PERSONALITY TESTS CAN MISDIRECT HIRING DECISIONS

A top short-listed candidate for a Director of Sales search was asked by the client to undertake a self-assessment personality test.

While the majority of the essential traits required for the role w…https://t.co/IwFY0st5JQ

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WHY BEHAVIOURAL QUESTIONS AND PERSONALITY TESTS MISS THE MARK!

It’s common practise for interviewers to use behavioural questions and personality tests in their quest to assess candidates for fit. But do they work? In my experience, not very well!

·  Th…https://t.co/moCen0AWGB